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My First Patient Experience as a PA Student

My first patient as a PA student?  A woman for a pelvic and breast exam.  Just to be clear for the men in the reading audience, a pelvic is a gynecological exam.  No, I never saw that coming.  Or that right after, I would have another first patient, a male genital and rectal exam.  My class… Continue reading My First Patient Experience as a PA Student

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PA Student Interview: Beata

Today I share with you the video interview I did with second year PA student, Beatta. https://www.youtube.com/cards?v=iy691Wdtfsg She has now graduated from UC Davis’ PA program, but before she did, this summer I took a few minutes to talk with her about her experience.  Please excuse the technical issues; there’s some distortion of the video… Continue reading PA Student Interview: Beata

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PA Student Interviews: Josh

It’s time to hear from the ones in the trenches — the physician assistant students.  Today I interviewed Josh about his 27 months as a PA student which will soon be ending with his graduation.  His strategy for getting into a PA program is very interesting, and proves that there are things that make up… Continue reading PA Student Interviews: Josh

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PA Student Interview – Joshin

Today on our PA Student Interviews Page I interview Joshin, a second year PA student at UC Davis School of Medicine’s PA program. Joshin is a sharp student who has worked as a pharmaceutical representative, which he touches on in the interview.  He has a solid understanding of pharmacokinetics & pharmacodynamics, and he’s a caring… Continue reading PA Student Interview – Joshin

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UCD FNP/PA Program Graduation – The Day Arrives

Hi, everyone.  Yes, I’m done. We had a formal commencement ceremony on June 9, 2012 at the UC Davis main campus in Freeborn Hall.  It was beautiful.  My kids were in attendance, and I owe them huge thanks for helping me through the last two years.  As for how we’re doing, the picture above should… Continue reading UCD FNP/PA Program Graduation – The Day Arrives

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Program Update: Graduation Nears

As you can see from the graduation invitation above, we will complete our 2-year physician assistant school odyssey in just 12 days.  I have

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Medical Leadership: Boost Your Worth by Jumping In

Today’s article, Medical Leadership: Boost Your Worth by Jumping In, is by our active IPAT reader and Forum contributor, “Buffchic.”  So take it way, Buff… It’s never too early to think about medical leadership.  The physician assistant profession is relatively new, and grass-roots advocacy is a great place for pre-PAs and PA students to become… Continue reading Medical Leadership: Boost Your Worth by Jumping In

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Cardiothoracic Surgery Week 2

Hey, everyone!  I’m up to my elbows in hearts this week, the second week of my cardiothoracic surgery rotation.  This week focuses on adult cardiac surgery. It was very long, but amazing and eventful day.  In no particular order: This was my third scrub-in.  Scrubbing in is where you’re sterile, and at the table with… Continue reading Cardiothoracic Surgery Week 2

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PA School Program Update: Graduation Nears

Since I’m heading into another rotation (and therefore will be pretty well buried for a month), I thought it would be a good time for a program update.  There’s plenty going on, and plenty to do before the big day – June 9 – when I will graduate. Here are some of my recent activities:… Continue reading PA School Program Update: Graduation Nears

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Guest Post: “The Sickest Patient I Ever Saw”

My classmate Sundance – yes, the Sundance I’ve interviewed twice on video – recently shared with me a letter to her family about her inpatient rotation.  She was kind enough to give me permission to publish it, and I’m sure you’ll see, as I did,

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